Nepali society remained confined under an autocratic and unitary system of governance for a long time. After 103 years of Rana regime, the country entered a 30-year Panchayat rule, which, although slightly more flexible, brought little significant change in terms of economic, social, and cultural development. The entire economy remained concentrated in the hands of a few landlords and merchants in villages and towns. "Baba Savings and Credit Cooperative Ltd." was established through the initiative of Mr. Nirmal K...